Two killed over land dispute in Lalmonirhat

At least two people were killed while three others also received injuries in a clash over a land-related dispute at Gilabari area under Shaptibari union in the district’s Aditmari upazila this morning.

He said: “There had been a long-standing dispute among villagers in the area over the ownership of a piece of land. Over the previous enmity, the supporters of one Khalek in the village swooped on Jalil this morning that triggered a fierce clash between the groups, leaving Jalil killed on the spot and injuring four others.”

“Rabbani declared dead when he was taken to Lalmonirhat Sadar Hospital,” the OC said.